How to run a microbrewery

Next week from June 29th to July 8th is Manchester Beer Week. Last year, the number of UK breweries rose above 2,000 for the first time since the Thirties, with Manchester seeing a resurgence in the start-up of new craft breweries. In fact there are now more than 2,000 breweries operating across the UK, a 64% rise since 2012. The microbrewery industry is booming in Greater Manchester.

On July 2nd the Business & Intellectual Property Centre Manchester at Central Library, will be hosting a workshop on How to Set Up a Microbrewery.

The workshop will provide you with an introduction to the things you need to consider when starting & running, a microbrewery business, including basic advice on making sure your business complies with the law.
Hear from experts from:

Environmental Health – providing advice on what you need to do to ensure you prepare your product safely and in-line with national requirementsTrading Standards – providing guidance on the law regarding what should and should not go on your labelling and packaging.Fire Protection – covering what you need to put in place to make sure you keep you, your staff and your customers safe.

Plus we’ll be joined by Mark Welsby Co-owner and Head Brewer at The Runaway Brewery.

The Business & IP Centre has lots of resources for anyone thinking of starting a food and drink related business, including market research, company information and IP help.
Our industry guides can be a great place to start.